PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- Some Petersburg residents have been evacuated after a "military era relic" was found, causing a street to close. The afternoon of Monday, March 23, the Petersburg Bureau of Police announced that the 500 block of S. South Street is closed off to the public after a "military era relic" was found. Residents in the area have evacuated, and S. South Street between Lee Avenue and Wilcox Street is closed. Police have requested assistance from a disposal team. Petersburg officials are asking community members to avoid the area until it is considered safe. No additional information is available as of the time of reporting. This is a developing story, stay with 8News for updates. ...read more read less